DEVRO acquired by SARIA
Context
SARIA acquired the entire issued share capital of Devro with an offer representing a substantial premium of approximately 67% to Devro's share price, reflecting SARIA's determination to delist this strategic asset. The deal creates a global powerhouse in the sausage casings market, combining Devro's collagen technology with SARIA's existing natural casings business (Van Hessen).
DEVRO, which reported an EBITDA margin of in 2022, is valued in this transaction at an EV/EBITDA multiple of , representing a level the average currently observed in the AgriFood sector (10.7x).
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Target
Headquartered in Scotland, Devro is one of the world's leading suppliers of collagen casings for food (primarily sausages). It employs over 2,000 people and operates manufacturing sites in the UK, USA, China, and Czech Republic. Its products are a specialized alternative to natural casings, offering consistency and productivity for Corporate meat processors.
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Valuation range: EV 500M - 1.5b GBP
EBITDA range: 50M - 100M GBP
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